Wallace Seymour Artist's Handbook by Pip Seymour

A complete professional guide to materials and techniques. A great resource for beginners to professionals.

For the first time, a comprehensive guide to artists' materials in one accessible volume.

The Artist's Handbook provides artists with in-depth, practical information on the materials, equipment and skills necessary for all areas of artistic practice. Topics covered include advice on how to select appropriate art materials, including paints, brushes, canvasses amd drawing materials; techniques for making your own pigments, glue, varnishes and paper; advice on how to achieve the best results from both manufactured and hand-made materials; the best methods of storing and preserving finished artworks, and health and safety precautions.